Fordham University

A longtime Jesuit institution in the Bronx, this campus often surprises first-time visitors with its greenery — reviewers describe being surrounded by trees and feeling compelled to breathe deeply. Visitors on tours have praised the setting, noting extras like tennis courts; one reviewer called it a wonderful place to visit and recommended the tour. Another visiting parent mentioned it as a strong contender for their daughter and looked forward to seeing the Lincoln Center campus. Alumni describe the experience as grounding, with professors who challenged them and a NYC setting that pushed them to grow.